Anytime Javy Baez is out of the Cubs starting lineup, but his absence peaks interest this close to the trade deadline. Baez was out of the Cubs lineup on Monday against the Reds a day after injuring his left heel in Sunday’s 5-1 win over the DBacks.
Baez fell to the ground after running to first base on Sunday, but after being in pain, managed to walk off the field under his own power and finished the game. Infielder Nico Hoerner filled in for Baez, getting the nod at shortstop and batting eighth.
The Cubs’ shortstop is slashing .